International News
Captain Ravishing advertised on USA market
WHEN is a horse for sale, but not officially on the market? The short answer is when miscommunication occurs! After receiving a phone call about his exciting pacer, Captain Ravishing, owner Hass… Read more: Captain Ravishing advertised on USA market
Disappointing draw delivers cruel blow
HOPES of joining his famous father on a prestigious honour roll have been dealt a blow for Carter Dalgety. Dalgety is the son of highly-accomplished New Zealand trainer, Cran, who has won a host of… Read more: Disappointing draw delivers cruel blow
Perfect way to celebrate anniversary of one of Dad’s biggest wins
COULD there be a better way to celebrate the anniversary of one of your Dad’s biggest victories than join him on the honour roll? According to Carter Dalgety, the answer is “no”! Dalgety is the son… Read more: Perfect way to celebrate anniversary of one of Dad’s biggest wins
Making US debut on anniversary of biggest win
FORMER Australian star Lochinvar Art is poised to make his North American debut on the second anniversary of his biggest success. Arriving at the US-based stable of Australian-born trainer Shane… Read more: Making US debut on anniversary of biggest win
Chasing another feature before leaving Australia
A TOUGH draw has dampened Dougs Babe’s quest for another feature win before she leaves Australia. Sold to American interests last December, Dougs Babe is scheduled to fly to the US in a couple of… Read more: Chasing another feature before leaving Australia
Kiwi pacer ready to show Aussies his best
PROMINENT Victorian couple Meg and Merv Butterworth are confident of enjoying a better rate of success with their star Kiwi pacer Copy That than what they experienced during his previous Australian… Read more: Kiwi pacer ready to show Aussies his best
Australian feature winner too good in USA
FOR the second week, former Australian-based mare The Stunning Nun has beaten the best distaff competitors in western New York. Driven by Jim Morrill junior, the daughter of Bettors Delight captured… Read more: Australian feature winner too good in USA
Trainer in intensive care after horse kick
JUST two weeks after Copy That gave him the greatest victory of his training career Ray Green is in intensive care at an Auckland hospital after being kicked by a horse, with his wife Deb saying “he… Read more: Trainer in intensive care after horse kick
Americans offer big money for Group One winner
STAR filly Madrid may have run her last race in Australia. Ending her season on a perfect note by adding a second Group One to her tally at Club Menangle last night, Madrid has been the subject of… Read more: Americans offer big money for Group One winner
Horses evacuated amid fierce blaze
WOODEND’S harness racing community is “regrouping” this morning after a massive fire threatened their properties overnight. The flames were estimated at being around six metres high. “It was a… Read more: Horses evacuated amid fierce blaze
New major sponsor for Inter Dominion
AUSTRALASIA’S most prestigious harness racing series has a new partner as SENTrack joins the 2022 Inter Dominion as principal sponsor. The premier event, which is being held in Victoria for the… Read more: New major sponsor for Inter Dominion
International trip to be confirmed
LOGISTICS will determine whether Rock N Roll Doo will head across the Tasman later this month. Connections have made no secret of their desire to tackle the New Zealand Cup with the exciting… Read more: International trip to be confirmed
Was historic moment the opening of a floodgate?
HISTORY was made earlier this week when Major Crocker reached a milestone thanks to his win in Yonkers. Driven by Baxter Boyd, Major Crocker covered the mile in 1:55.2 as Sports Bettor and Jojo’s… Read more: Was historic moment the opening of a floodgate?
Sad passing of one of our most popular horsemen
IT is with sadness that National Trotguide reports the passing of a legend in our sport, Colin Pike. Born on May 8, 1932, Colin Nesbit Pike sadly passed away in his home town of Temora on Thursday… Read more: Sad passing of one of our most popular horsemen
Inter Dominion nominations closing
HARNESS Racing Victoria reminds participants that Inter Dominion nominations will close at noon on Wednesday, September 28. HRV will release the final list of nominations at 4pm tomorrow and will… Read more: Inter Dominion nominations closing
Freshman kick-start the week
FOUR $20,000 divisions of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund for two-year-old colts and geldings kicked off the new week of racing Monday at Harrington Raceway. Night Terror ($7, Roger Plante… Read more: Freshman kick-start the week
Australia’s latest millionaire
EX-PATRIOT gelding Major Crocker has become Australia’s latest millionaire. Bred by South Australian businessman Gary Crocker, Major Crocker passed the magical milestone with his victory in Yonkers… Read more: Australia’s latest millionaire
New Zealand campaign still on the cards
A TRIP across the Tasman remains an option, but local riches are the initial target. That’s the call from Michael Stanley when discussing Rock N Roll Doo’s campaign following his success in last… Read more: New Zealand campaign still on the cards
Hunter Cup winner to race in USA
TROUBLED pacing superstar Lochinvar Art will continue his racing career in North America. After five days of deliberation, owner Kevin Gordon confirmed the $1.4 million-earner was booked a direct… Read more: Hunter Cup winner to race in USA
International trip being considered for Group One winner
A TRIP across the Tasman is being considered for rising star Rock N Roll Doo. Speaking after the four-year-old’s Group One triumph at Tabcorp Park Melton last night, trainer Michael Stanley stated… Read more: International trip being considered for Group One winner
